Over the past few years, SunBird has been invaded by gophers. It seems that when the Santan Mountain Casino was in construction just southeast of SunBird is the time that these gophers discovered SunBird. These gophers travel underground and surface, leaving holes and mounds of dirt. Several of these can be seen throughout the community.…
Category: March 2024
March 2024, Community News
Scholarship Recipient to Speak About Pursuing Mortuary Science
At its March 18 meeting, AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch (SEV) members will hear from Nicole Caldwell who will enroll in the Mortuary Science program at Chandler-Gilbert Community College this coming fall. The monthly meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Riggs Road. Ms. Caldwell, an…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Garden Club
The SunBird Garden Club’s March meeting will be held on the 8th at 9 a.m. in the ballroom. This is the meeting just prior to our biggest fundraising event, the annual Home Tour, which is being held on Sunday, March 10. The March meeting will feature a speaker from the Chandler Water Department. The Garden…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sun Bird Lions Club
January Bingo Winners Arlene Block With a filled room, SunBird Lions Club presented a fun night of Bingo on Jan. 19. Kim Price was one lucky winner with a win and then a double her money win. Other winners were Marilyn Klooster, Lisa Firebaugh, Eileen Martinez, Kathy Wolbersen (won two games), Pam VanLaningham, Jan Seith,…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
We Want You!
Kathy Sinnott The Arizona Heroes Memorial is under construction and will be our state’s newest destination spot! This tribute recognizes our first responders, current military, veterans, and healthcare workers. You’ve read about our progress for this 2.5-acre memorial housed within Narana Park in Oro Valley. Now, we’d like to get you involved! First, we have…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Korean War Veterans
Rich Volpe, Chapter Commander As we head into the time of year closing in on some of our major holidays, our organization would like to give a special thanks and extend our appreciation to all who have helped support us over the past years. Things are getting back to normal, and we have been going…
March 2024, Community News
In Passing
Janice Evelyn Lynch Born in Abilene, Texas, in January 1938, Janice grew up next door to McMurry College and in the First Baptist Church of Abilene. She attended Abilene High School and with the encouragement of her neighbor, a McMurry Dean, she attended Hardin Simmons University. She finished college at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland…
March 2024, Community News
Choosing a Good Hike
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Our Hiking Club has hundreds of different hikes that they do in the Valley, most of which are well-known favorites. As good as these hikes are, it’s always fun to explore a new area. And that is why we go on a Special Hike every year in March. This…
March 2024, Community News
Sold for $12,500
An auction consisting exclusively of donated items and services was once again successful, not only in terms of dollars raised but also in terms of an entertainment experience. Led by our auctioneer extraordinaire Mike Goldade and a crowd wanting to have fun, the 2024 SunBird Community Auction attracted a large crowd. The best bakers in…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Follow the Tracks
Harry Huckemeyer It’s that time of the year when there is so much to do and so little time to fit it all in. For the next couple of months, the weather is one of our greatest gifts, and then there are opportunities galore, regardless of what suits you all best. Just coming off the…